Any thoughts on the identity of this little chap, on a blade of field grass on top of a gate support pillar, would be much appreciated. Martin Wainwright, Thrupp, Oxon
A Blog for moth recorders in Bucks, Berks and Oxon
A Blog for moth recorders in Bucks, Berks and Oxon
Hello Martin,
ReplyDeleteThe larva of Zelotherses paleana, the Timothy Tortrix, looks just like that. It is a common species and would indeed be at the larval stage now. What I don't know is if there are any others which are similar.